Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

• Seeking experienced and dedicated nurses to join our friendly PACU team on a permanent part time basis
• Dual trained anaesthetic/PACU nurses highly regarded (split shifts between anaesthetics/PACU)
• Be part of a patient focused supportive team environment
• Free on-site parking!

Working alongside our experienced perioperative team, you’ll play an important role in monitoring patients following anaesthesia, managing their recovery and ensuring a safe transition to the next stage of care.

About You

You are a confident and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong ICU experience and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You’ll bring excellent clinical assessment skills, sound judgement and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs in a fast-paced recovery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgical procedures
• Monitor and assess patients throughout the immediate post-operative recovery period
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, including clinical deterioration
• Maintain airway management, respiratory and haemodynamic monitoring in accordance with clinical protocols and competencies
• Administer medications and manage post-operative pain as prescribed
• Assess and manage post-operative complications, escalating concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with Anaesthetists, Surgeons and the wider perioperative team to ensure safe patient care
• Facilitate safe patient handovers and transfers from PACU to wards or other clinical areas
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance requirements
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and supportive team environment

You Will Also Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Previous ICU nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring and critical care skills
• Sound knowledge of airway management and the care of patients requiring close post-operative monitoring
• PACU, recovery or perioperative nursing experience will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to recognise and respond effectively to clinical deterioration
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to patient safety, quality care and continuous professional development
• Availability to work a permanent part-time roster

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate of $42.19–$57.03 + superannuation, based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties and allowances (QLD Registered Nurse Level 1, Grades 1–8).

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 4th November 2026

Reference number: JR116893

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at .

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.